George Lucas Honored with Palme d'Or at Cannes

The Star Wars creator reflects on his career and addresses criticisms while discussing the future of the franchise.

Lucas received the honorary Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, presented by Francis Ford Coppola.
He acknowledged that his films, particularly Star Wars, were never made to win awards but to entertain.
Fans have defended Lucas against accusations of racism in his casting choices for the Star Wars series.
Lucas expressed mixed feelings about the new Star Wars projects following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm.
He reminisced about his early career and the lasting impact of his work on the film industry.